Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean your beach fun is over too. With an all-year-round perfect weather, Egypt has several destinations where you can enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature and the warm weather before it gets cold.
Whether you are looking for an aquatic adventure, a desert safari, or just a relaxing getaway, Egypt is where you need to be. Here’s a list of destinations to visit during the fall season.
Fayoum
Fayoum City is about an hour and a half from Cairo, it’s a great place if you want to escape from the city to nature. It has a lot of great camping spots and sightseeing attractions including the ancient whale bones at Wadi El Hitan, the Petrified Forest, and Fayoum’s Ancient Ruins. There are a lot of activities to do there like exploring Tunis Village, visiting the Waterfalls at Wadi el Rayan, or enjoying sandboarding on the dunes near Lake Qarun or the shore of the Magic Lake; it’s called magical as the water color changes according to the time of day.
Sharm El Sheikh
Let’s talk a bit about the favorite destination for scuba divers. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most famous Egyptian Red Sea Riviera destinations internationally. Not only is it a favorite for divers but also for everyone who loves nature with a variety of activities to enjoy; you can swim, sunbathe, dive, snorkel, go on a boat trip, go on day trips like safari trips, or visit interesting neighboring spots in Sinai like trips to the Sinai Mountains, St. Catherine’s Monastery and Ras Mohammed National Park.
Dahab
Dahab is a little, quiet, non-commercial bohemian town. It attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world, it also has diving sites like the Blue Hole, one of the most renowned and sought-after diving spots. The main area in Dahab is the seaside promenade, which is full of local restaurants and shops where you can buy souvenirs and have a delicious meal. There are also many hostels and budget hotels. You can also climb Al-Tawilat Mountain, to spend an unforgettable night, or go on a safari trip there. If you love camping, you can camp in Ras Abu Galoum and Blue Lagoon.
Siwa Oasis
Open Egypt's map and look specifically at the Western Desert near the Libyan border, you will find the most famous oasis, Siwa. It has its unique history, culture, and language which is closer to Berber than Arabic. Siwa has its special natural charms, making it a must-visit destination, from the vibrant greenery and the Great Sand Sea to its crystal clear salt lakes and wide expanses of olive and palm trees, you are bound to be impressed. It's an ideal place to camp under the starry sky, making it an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. You can do a variety of activities like visiting the Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead, Cleopatra's Bath, the Temple of the Oracle of Alexander the Great, swimming in the hot springs, riding the dunes on a desert safari, and having a natural climatic therapy.
Nuweiba
Are you looking for a place to meditate and relax? Nuweiba is the best option for you. It’s a small beach town full of camps and beach huts where you can have the experience of living like a Bedouin for a couple of days. It is an ideal destination for those who want a break away from the city life and to just unwind by the sea, meditate, and enjoy the beauty of nature. At night you can enjoy the campfire where the Bedouins and visitors from all over the globe talk, play instruments, and sing.
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